Short Span Steel Bridges Events
The SSSBA participates in various industry conferences throughout the year. In addition, the SSSBA provides free customized in-person and virtual workshops for DOTs, county engineers, and design firms. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop, please click here to learn more.
Upcoming Events & Meetings Listing
* SSSBA Member Only Events Listed in Blue (learn how to become a member)
- May 7, 2026: Steel Bridge Playbook: Blueprint for Driving Success in Every Steel Bridge Project (4-Part Quarterly Live Webinar Series – Next Webinar May 7)
- Location: Virtual
- Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
- Cost: Free
- Upcoming Dates:
- Webinar #2 – May 7th: Galvanized Bridge Preservation Tools
- Webinar #3 – September 10th: Next-Gen Steel Bridge Design Approaches
- Webinar #4 – December 10th: Bridge Success Stories & Lessons Learned
- Registration and Additional Information
- May 14, 2026: Short Span Steel Bridge Lunch-and-Learn
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Cost: Free
- Presentation Topic: Steel Bridges – Smarter by the Numbers
- SSSBA Presenter: Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor at the University of Wyoming
- Additional Information
- May 20, 2026: Infrastructure Week 2026 – How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment
- Location: Webinar
- Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm ET
- Cost: Free
- Additional Information
- June 15-17, 2026: International Bridge Conference
- Location: Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD
- Presentation: eBEAM140: Precision Beam Calculations, Simplified for Short Span Steel Bridges
- Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 (PM – time TBD)
- Session: Bridge Design 1 Session
- SSSBA Presenter: Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor at the University of Wyoming
- Session Details
- Workshop: Driving Efficiency in Steel Bridge Design with Innovative Tools, Resources, and Examples
- Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. ET
- Session Number: W-03
- Presenters:
- Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor at the University of Wyoming
- Frank Russo, Russo Structural Services
- Brandon Chavel, National Steel Bridge Alliance
- Session Details
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- August 11-12, 2026: Ohio Bridge Conference – County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO)
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Presentation: eBEAM140: Precision Beam Calculations, Simplified for Short Span Steel Bridges
- Date/Time: TBD
- SSSBA Presenter: Dr. Michael Barker, SSSBA Director of Education and Professor at the University of Wyoming
- Additional Information (coming soon)
- September 28-30, 2026: North Central States Consortium
- Location: Omaha, NE
- Presentation Title: Comings Soon
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- October 12-14, 2026: Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska
- SSSBA members are invited to attend the next semi-annual meeting to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction.
- Additional Information
Events
Infrastructure Week 2026: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment (May 20)
Join the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Galvanizers Association during Infrastructure Week 2026 for a free webinar exploring how resilient design strategies can help maximize the long-term impact of federal infrastructure investment. 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour) provided.
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Free Live Lecture: Steel Bridges – Smarter by the Numbers (May 14 – Portland, OR)
Attend a free Lunch & Learn exploring how data-driven comparisons between steel and concrete can support smarter bridge design, cost and lifecycle decisions. Hosted by SSSBA member Fought & Company and led by Dr. Michael G. Barker, the session will highlight how broader evaluation criteria can improve project outcomes.
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Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (Oct. 12-14, 2026 – Omaha, NE)
SSSBA members are invited to attend the next Semi-Annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction. This meeting will be co-located with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Executive Committee and Board meetings.
Events
Free 4-Part Quarterly Webinar Series: Steel Bridge Playbook (Next Webinar May 7)
This free, four-part quarterly webinar series delivers expert insights on steel bridge design, preservation, and innovation. Explore essential design resources, corrosion protection through galvanizing, accelerated construction methods, and real-world case studies to gain practical guidance for every steel bridge project. Sponsored by SSSBA and AGA. This course is accredited by AIA and RCEP to provide 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hours).
News
SSSBA to Present and Exhibit at NASCC in Atlanta (April 22-24)
The SSSBA will present and exhibit at NASCC: The Steel Conference, April 22-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Stop by booth #950 to learn about the benefits of steel bridges and pickup a free gift!
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Free Webinar: Designing Stream Crossings to Improve Fish Passage and Flood Resiliency (April 23)
Join SSSBA member Contech Engineered Solutions for a webinar on Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) and stream simulation design. Learn how properly sized bridges and culverts improve fish passage, strengthen flood resilience, and support long-term infrastructure performance.
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Attend the AISI Corrosion Advisory Group Meeting (April 17)
Join technical experts at the AISI Corrosion Advisory Group (CAG) meeting in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to review recent developments in steel corrosion research, protective coatings and structural durability practices. The day includes a tour of High Steel Structures and a hybrid meeting session – attend in person or virtually – to share insights, discuss emerging technologies and collaborate with industry peers on practical corrosion mitigation strategies.
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Free Webinar – Galvanize It! Duplex Systems: Coating Galvanized Steel (March 26)
The American Galvanizers Association invites you to attend a free, one-hour webinar on hot-dip galvanized steel and the synergistic benefits of combining galvanizing with paint or powder coatings.
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SSSBA to Present at 2026 Purdue Road School in West Lafayette, IN (March 17)
Join the SSSBA at the 2026 Purdue Road School on March 17 (11:00–11:50 AM) to explore free tools for designing short span steel bridges. Hear a contractor’s perspective on simplifying construction, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.
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Free Steel Bridge Plate Girder Design Course: 6-Part Live Webinar Series (Starts Feb. 24)
Take your bridge design skills to the next level in this free six-part webinar series led by Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming. Learn step-by-step how to design a composite plate girder bridge and earn a certificate of completion in this course from the SSSBA.
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New Jersey Short Span Steel Bridge Workshop (Feb. 12 – Trenton, NJ)
Sponsored by the SSSBA, the New Jersey workshop offers practical, up-to-date guidance on cost-effective, durable steel bridge solutions to help local agencies address infrastructure needs and make the most of limited resources.
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Steel Bridge Lecture: Steel Solutions for Local Communities (Ft. Collins, CO – Feb. 19)
Join the SSSBA and Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) on February 19 in Fort Collins, Colorado, for “Building Bridges: Steel Solutions for Local Communities” presented by Dr. Michael Barker. Learn how short span steel bridges cut costs, speed construction, and earn 1.0 PDH.
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NSBA and Purdue Offer Free Steel Bridge Seminar Series (Starts Feb. 4)
Hosted by Purdue University and sponsored by the National Steel Bridge Alliance, this four-part webinar series features leading experts presenting state-of-practice topics across steel bridge fabrication, design, evaluation and inspection.
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Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting – March 5, 2026
SSSBA members are invited to attend the next semi-annual meeting, available virtually or in person in Washington, D.C., to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction.
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Free Steel Bridge Plate Girder Design Course: 6-Part Live Webinar Series (Starts Dec. 2)
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Take your bridge design skills to the next level in this free six-part webinar series led by Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming. Learn step-by-step how to design a composite plate girder bridge and earn a certificate of completion in this brand-new course from the SSSBA.
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Free Customized Workshops for Counties, DOTs, and Design Firms
The SSSBA now offers free customized in-person or vitual workshops for bridge owners and designers.